Meaning of the word groundwater in English

What does groundwater mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

groundwater

US /ˈɡrɑʊndˌwɔt̬·ər, -ˌwɑt̬·ər/
UK /ˈɡraʊndˌwɔː.tər/
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Noun

water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.

Example:
The well draws its water from the groundwater aquifer.
Pollution of groundwater is a serious environmental concern.